Training Programme Director
Diane Back
Consultant Knee Surgeon
Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital
Miss Diane Back is a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, where she also serves as Clinical Director for the surgical division. She has over 32 years of experience in orthopaedic surgery and is actively involved in medico-legal practice, including contributing to discussions on sepsis and clinical negligence.
In her role as the Training Programme Director for the South East Thames orthopaedic rotation, she oversees the training and development of orthopaedic trainees. This includes planning rotations, ensuring the curriculum meets educational standards, and supporting trainee progression. Her responsibilities span several hospitals in the region, including her own trust, ensuring a high standard of training delivery
Deputy Training Programme Director
Raghbir Khakha
Consultant Knee Surgeon
Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital
Mr. Raghbir Khakha is a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, specializing in knee surgery, including sports injuries, cartilage preservation, and joint replacements.
He is the Deputy Training Programme Director for Orthopaedics in the South East Thames rotation and serves as the Knee Lead Tutor for the South London and KSS Trauma and Orthopaedic training programme.
He is also an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at King’s College London and has a strong focus on education, research, and advanced knee preservation techniques.